Swiss cyclist of the team Bahrain – Muzaffar Gino Mader It died this Friday after suffering a serious drop in its fifth stage this Thursday. Return to Switzerland.
The crash occurred on the 197th kilometer landing in La Punt, towards the finish line, the organizers of the tour explained in a separate statement, stating that another runner was an American. magnus sheffield, had fallen in the same place.
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The Tourist Switzerland organization added that Mader was found “immobile in the water” after leaving the road and was “immediately resuscitated and then transported by air to the Coire hospital”, adding that “the seriousness of his injuries remains undiagnosed”. “
“Gino, thank you for the light, joy and laughter you brought to us all, we will miss you as a rider and as a person. ❤️ Today and every day, we travel for you Gino”, heartfelt message from the team
Mader was teammate of Colombian Santiago Buitrago, who would work for him in the last Giro d’Italia, but the Swiss did not participate.
“The loss of our exceptional cyclist, Gino Mäder, has devastated us. His talent, dedication and enthusiasm were an inspiration to all of us. He was not only an extremely talented rider, but also a great person outside of the bike,” said the CEO. Milan Erzen.
“We send our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones, and our thoughts are with them during this difficult time. The Bahrain Winner will race in his honor by keeping his memory alive on every road we run. We are determined to show it.” The spirit and passion that Gino shows and he will always remain an integral part of our team.”
Source: Exame
